Table 2 Evaluation factors and internal relationships with ecological migration.

From: Is the resettlement suitability of migrants in arid mountainous areas high or low? A case study of ecological migration in Gansu Province, China

Dimensions

Main factors

Internal relationship

Topography and Geology

Lithology

Determines the feasibility of resettlement project construction

Foundation

Determines the stability and safety of resettlement housing

Geology

Avoid geological factors affecting immigration safety

Natural Environment

Water

Ensure convenient and safe water supply for migrants

Disaster

Threatening the lives and property of immigrants

Resource

Impact on the sustainability of resettlement areas

Climate

Impact on the comfort of immigrants’ lives

Vegetation

Impact on the ecological environment of resettlement areas

Economic Development

Location

Regional accessibility affects immigrant suitability

Transportation

Impact on immigration transportation convenience

Infrastructure

Impact on the quality of life of immigrants

Land resources

Impact on immigrants’ primary industry income

Industry

Impact on immigration income and sustainability

Social Environment

School

Impact on the education of immigrant children

Hospital

Impact on immigrants’ health

Culture

Impact on immigrants’ social integration

Public services

Basic living and physiological needs of immigrants